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01/23/2013

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Term
AAD
Definition
American Academy of Dermatology
Term
ALL
Definition
acute lymphocytic leukemia
Term
ARDMS
Definition
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Term
ARRT
Definition
American Registry fo Radiologic Technologists
Term
ASRT
Definition
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAT
Definition
computed axial tomography
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CCU
Definition
critical care unit
Term
CE
Definition
cardiac enlargement
Term
CT
Definition
computed tomography
Term
cTnl and cTnT
Definition
Trophonin I and Troponin T
(serum cardiac proteins indicating myocardial injury)
Term
Diff
Definition
differential white blood cell count
Term
DMS
Definition
diagnostic medical sonography
Term
ECG, EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
FDG
Definition
fluorodeoxyglucose
Term
ECHO
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
GA
Definition
gastric analysis
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
mm3, cu mm
Definition
millemeter cubed, cubic millimeter
Term
mmol/L
Definition
millimole per Liter
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
ms
Definition
millisecond
Term
PET
Definition
positron emission tomography
Term
Ra
Definition
radium
Term
RBC
Definition
red blooc cell (count)
Term
RDCS
Definition
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Term
RDMS
Definition
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Term
RT
Definition
Registered Technologist
Term
RT (MR)
Definition
registered technologist (magnetic resonance imaging)
Term
RT (N)
Definition
registered technologist (neuclear medicine)
Term
RT (R)
Definition
registered technologist (radiography)
Term
RT (S)
Definition
registered technologist (sonography)
Term
RT (T)
Definition
registered technologist (radiation theraphy)
Term
RVT
Definition
registered vascular technologist
Term
SPECT
Definition
single photon emission coomputed tomography
Term
WBC
Definition
white blood cell/count
Term
XR
Definition
x-ray
Term
adj
Definition
adjective
Term
ER
Definition
emergency room
Term
Gr
Definition
Greek
Term
HSV-1, HSV-I
Definition
herpes simplex virus 1
Term
HSV-2, HSV-II
Definition
herpes simplex virus 2
Term
L
Definition
Latin
Term
n
Definition
noun
Term
pl
Definition
plural
Term
s
Definition
singular
Term
v
Definition
verb
Term
VAR
Definition
varicella zoster vaccine (chickenpox vaccine)
Term
VZV
Definition
varicella zoster virus
Term
PA
Definition
Physician Assistant
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
ASCP
Definition
american society of cllinical pathology
Term
BX, Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
BCC
Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
BP
Definition
blood pressure
Term
Ca
Definition
calcium
Term
CA
Definition
cancer
Term
CIS
Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
CLA
Definition
certified laboratory assistant
Term
CM, cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
CP
Definition
cerebral palsy
Term
CSF
Definition
cerbrospinal fluid
Term
CV
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalography, electroencephalogram
Term
END
Definition
electroneurodiagnostic
Term
ENG
Definition
electronystagmography
Term
EP
Definition
evoked potential
Term
HA
Definition
headache
Term
HCVD
Definition
hypertensive cardiovascular idsease
Term
HTN
Definition
hypertension
Term
MBD
Definition
minimal brain dysfunction
Term
met., metas., mets.
Definition
metastasis/metastases
Term
MLT
Definition
medical laboratory technician
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter
Term
mmHg
Definition
millimeters of murcury (pressure)
Term
MT
Definition
medical technologist
Term
NCS
Definition
nerve conduction studies
Term
PSG
Definition
polosomnography
Term
RT
Definition
radiotherapy
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
AOA
Definition
American Osteopathic Association
Term
C1-C7
Definition
cervical vertebrae 1-7
Term
CPD
Definition
cephalopelvic disproportion
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
cysto
Definition
cystoscopy
Term
DDS
Definition
doctor of dental surgery/dentist
Term
DO
Definition
doctor of osteopathy
Term
DTs
Definition
delirium trements
Term
FAS
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
H2O
Definition
water
Term
IPV
Definition
inactivated polio vaccine
Term
L1-L5
Definition
lumbar vertebrae 1-5
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant/abdomen
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant/abdomen
Term
OA
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OMT
Definition
osteopathic manipulative therapy
Term
ORTHO (ORTH)
Definition
orthopedics/orthopedist
Term
PPS
Definition
post-polio syndrome
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy/therapist
Term
RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower quatrant/abdomen
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quatrant/abdomen
Term
T1-T12
Definition
thoracic vertebrae 1-12
Term
AA
Definition
alcoholics anonymous
Term
ACOA
Definition
adult children of alcoholics
Term
AD
Definition
right ear, auris dextra
Term
AFB
Definition
acid-fast bacillus
Term
Al-Anon
Definition
AA support group for spouses of alcoholics
Term
Ala-Teen
Definition
AA support group for children of alcoholics
Term
AS
Definition
left ear, auris sinistra
Term
AU
Definition
both ears, auris uterque
Term
BP
Definition
blood pressure
Term
.
C
Definition
celcius degrees
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CO2
Definition
carbondioxide
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
.
F
Definition
fahrenheit degrees
Term
FAS
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
GB
Definition
gallbladder
Term
GNID
Definition
gram-negative intracellular diplococcus
Term
HBV
Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPV
Definition
human papillomavirus
Term
HSV
Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
Ht
Definition
height
Term
HUS
Definition
hemorrhagiv uremic syndrome
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
mcg
Definition
micrograms
Term
mg
Definition
milligrams
Term
MRSA
Definition
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureas
Term
MTD
Definition
right eardrum
Term
MTS
Definition
leaft eardrum
Term
NVS
Definition
neurologic vital signs
Term
OM
Definition
otitis media
Term
O&P
Definition
ova and parasites
Term
P
Definition
pulse
Term
PAR
Definition
pernennial allergic rhinitis
Term
R
Definition
restiration/rate
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SOB
Definition
short/shortness of breath
Term
staph
Definition
staphylococcus
Term
strep
Definition
streptococcus
Term
T,temp
Definition
temperature
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
VS
Definition
vital signs (R,P, R, BP)
Term
Wt
Definition
weight
Term
.
_ _
Definition
degree symbol
Term
AID
Definition
artificial insemination (donor's sperm)
Term
AIH
Definition
artificial insemination (husband's sperm)
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
Term
CIS
Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
cysto
Definition
cystoscopy
Term
D&C
Definition
diltion and currettage
Term
ESRD
Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
F
Definition
female
Term
GYN
Definition
gynecology (ist)
Term
HSG
Definition
hysterosalpingogram
Term
IVP
Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
KUB
Definition
kidney ureter bladder
Term
M
Definition
male
Term
MD
Definition
doctor of medicie
Term
Pap
Definition
papanicolaou test (smear)
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PSA
Definition
prostate specific antigen
Term
RPG
Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
sp gr, SpG
Definition
specific gravity
Term
TAH
Definition
total abdominao hysterectomy
Term
TSE
Definition
testicular self-exam
Term
TUR(P)
Definition
transurethral resetion (prostate)
Term
UA
Definition
urinalysis
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
ALT
Definition
alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
Term
AST
Definition
aspartate aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
Term
BE
Definition
barium enema
Term
bid
Definition
twice a day (bis in die)
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
Chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
EGD
Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
ERCP
Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
FOB
Definition
fecal occult blood
Term
GB
Definition
gallbladder
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
Definition
gastrintestinal
Term
HAV
Definition
hepatitis A virus
Term
HBV
Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HCl
Definition
hydrochloric acid
Term
HCV
Definition
hepatitis C virus
Term
HDL
Definition
high density lipoproteins
Term
Hep B
Definition
hepatitis B vaccine
Term
H. pylori
Definition
Helicobacter pylori
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
LDH
Definition
lactate dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme)
Term
LDL
Definition
low density lipoproteins
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
NG
Definition
nasogastric
Term
NPO, npo
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth (per os), orally
Term
AANA
Definition
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Term
AART
Definition
American Association of Rehabilitation Therapy
Term
ACPMR
Definition
American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AOD
Definition
arterial occulsive disease
Term
ANS
Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
APTA
Definition
American Physical Therapy Association
Term
AS
Definition
arteriosclerosis
Term
ASCVD
Definition
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Term
ASHD
Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
C1-C8
Definition
cervical spinal nerve pairs
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
CRNA
Definition
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Term
C-section
Definition
cesarean section
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyogram
Term
HA
Definition
headache, hearing aid
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit
Term
HDL
Definition
high-density lipoproteins
Term
Hgb
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
IV
Definition
intravaneous
Term
L1-L5
Definition
lunbar spinal nerve pairs
Term
MD
Definition
muscular dystrophy, medical doctor
Term
MFT
Definition
muscle function test
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis, morphine sulfate
Term
NVS
Definition
neurologic vital signs
Term
OCD
Definition
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Term
PND
Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnasal drip
Term
PNS
Definition
peripheral nervous systerm
Term
pro time, pt
Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
Term
RPh
Definition
Registerd Pharmacist
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion
Term
S1-S5
Definition
sacral spinal nerve pairs
Term
SOB
Definition
shorness of breath
Term
T1-T12 (D1-D12)
Definition
thoracic spinal nerve pairs, same a sdorsal spinal nerve pairs
Term
TENS
Definition
transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
Term
a
Definition
before (ante)
Term
AD
Definition
right ear (auris dextra)
Term
AP
Definition
anterior to posterior
Term
AS
Definition
left ear (auris sinstra)
Term
AU
Definition
both ears (auris uterque)
Term
AX
Definition
axillary
Term
Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
CT
Definition
computed tomography
Term
DRG
Definition
diagnostic-related group
Term
Dx
Definition
diagnosis, diagnoses
Term
ESRD
Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ERCP
Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
Hx
Definition
history
Term
LAT
Definition
lateral
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOA
Definition
left ociput anterior
Term
LPO
Definition
left posterior oblique
Term
OD
Definition
right eye (ocula dextra)
Term
OS
Definition
left eye(ocula sinistra)
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OU
Definition
both eyes (ocula uterque), each eye
Term
PA
Definition
posterior to anterior
Term
p
Definition
after (post)
Term
Px
Definition
prognosis, prognoses
Term
ROP
Definition
right occiput posterior
Term
RPO
Definition
right posterior oblique
Term
RPR, VDRL
Definition
syphilis test (blood test)
Term
STD,STI
Definition
sexually transmitted disease (infection)
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
VD
Definition
venereal disease (old use STD)
Term
t
Definition
death
Term
um, mcm
Definition
micrometer
Term
2 h pc, 2 hr pc, 2 pc
Definition
two hours postcibum/ after meal
Term
2 h pg, 2 hr pg, 2 pg
Definition
two hours postglucose/ after drinking glucose
Term
2 h pp, 2 hr pp, 2 pp
Definition
two hours postprandial/ after meal
Term
Ab 1,2,3, AB
Definition
abortion (number of)
Term
bid
Definition
bis in die, twice a day
Term
Ca
Definition
calacium
Term
cc
Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
CST
Definition
certified surgical technologist
Term
D/W
Definition
destrose in water
Term
DPT, DTP, DTaP
Definition
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (vaccine)
Term
exc
Definition
excision
Term
FBS
Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FME
Definition
full mouth extraction
Term
grav 1,2,3
Definition
pregnancy (number of)
Term
GHB
Definition
glycosylated hemoglobin
Term
GTT
Definition
glucose tolerance test (3 hr-5hr)
Term
Hb A1c, Hgb A1c
Definition
Hemoglobin A1c (test)
Term
HepB
Definition
hepatitis B vaccine
Term
Hib
Definition
Haemophilus influenza vaccine
Term
HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPV
Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
hs
Definition
hour of sleep, bed time
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IDDM
Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IPV
Definition
inactivated polio-virus vaccine (injectable)
Term
kg
Definition
kilogram
Term
LAVH
Definition
laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy
Term
mcg, ug
Definition
micrograms
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
mgdl or mg/dL
Definition
milligram/deciliter
Term
ml or mL
Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter
Term
MMR
Definition
measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)
Term
mono
Definition
mononucleosis
Term
NIDDM
Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline (isotonic saline)
Term
para 1,2,3
Definition
live births past 20 weeks gestation (numbers of)
Term
PCV
Definition
pneumoncoccal vaccine
Term
PTCA
Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
q 2 h, q 2 hr, q 2
Definition
quaque 2 hora, every 2 hours
Term
qid
Definition
quarter in die, four times a day
Term
SA, S&A
Definition
sugar and acetone
Term
Td
Definition
Tetanus toxoid (vaccine)
Term
tid
Definition
ter in die, three times a day
Term
Var
Definition
chickenpox vaccine
Term
A, B, O, AB
Definition
blood types
Term
AAMA
Definition
American Association of Medical Assistants
Term
ARDMS
Definition
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Term
c
Definition
with
Term
cath
Definition
catheter
Term
cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
CMA
Definition
certified medical assistant
Term
C&S, C and S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
ftm
Definition
female to male
Term
inf
Definition
infusion
Term
met., metas., mets.
Definition
metastasis/metastases
Term
mtf
Definition
male to female
Term
RDMS
Definition
registered diagnostic medical sonographer
Term
s
Definition
without
Term
subcu, subq, sc
Definition
subcutaneously
Term
trans
Definition
transverse
Term
TURP
Definition
trans-urethral resection of the prostate
Term
US
Definition
ultrasound
Term
UV
Definition
ultraviolet
Term
XM
Definition
cross match
Term
ac
Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
Definition
as desired
Term
AID
Definition
artificial insemination by donor's sperm
Term
AIH
Definition
artificial insemination by husband's sperm
Term
am A.M.
Definition
morning, before noon
Term
bid
Definition
twice a day
Term
caps
Definition
capsules
Term
CRNA
Definition
certified registered nurse anesthetist
Term
DAW
Definition
dispense as written
Term
exc
Definition
excision
Term
gt/gtt, gtts
Definition
drop/drops
Term
I&O
Definition
intake and output
Term
IABP
Definition
intra-aortic balloon pump
Term
ID
Definition
intradermal, identification
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
inf
Definition
infusion
Term
instill
Definition
instillation
Term
IU
Definition
international unit
Term
IUD
Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
LPN
Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
MSN
Definition
Masters of Science in Nursing
Term
NP
Definition
nurse practitioner
Term
pc
Definition
after meals
Term
pm, P.M.
Definition
after noon
Term
postop
Definition
postoperative
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
prn
Definition
as needed or required
Term
RN
Definition
registered nurse
Term
sc, subcu, sq, cubq
Definition
subcutaneous
Term
tab
Definition
tablets
Term
tid
Definition
three times a day
Term
I, II, III, IV, V
Definition
one, two, three, four, five death
Term
t
Definition
death
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
AD
Definition
right ear (auris dexter)
Term
AHIMA
Definition
American Health Information Management Association
Term
AS
Definition
left ear (auris sinister)
Term
CO2
Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COLD
Definition
chronic obstructive lung disease
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRT
Definition
certified respiratory therapist
Term
DC
Definition
doctor of chiropractic medicine
Term
DPM
Definition
doctor of podiatric medicine
Term
HIPPA
Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IS
Definition
incentive spirometer
Term
NBRC
Definition
National Board of Respiratory Care
Term
NMT
Definition
nebulizing mist treatment
Term
O2
Definition
oxygen
Term
PD
Definition
pulmonary disease
Term
PE
Definition
pulmonary edema, physical exam, pulmonary embolism
Term
Peds
Definition
pediatrics
Term
PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PND
Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnasal drip
Term
R
Definition
respiration (rate)
Term
RHIA
Definition
registered health information administrator
Term
RRT
Definition
registered respiratory therapist
Term
RT
Definition
respiratory therapist
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TC & DB
Definition
turn, cough, and deep breath
Term
URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
RHIT
Definition
registered health information technician
Term
AMB
Definition
ambulate, ambulatory
Term
AOTA
Definition
American Occupational Therapy Association
Term
C1, C2, C3-7
Definition
cervical vertebrae 1-7
Term
DPM
Definition
podiatrist (doctor of podiatric medicine)
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
FxBB
Definition
fracture of both bones
Term
L1, L2, L3-5
Definition
lumbar vertebrae 1-5
Term
LP
Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
Lt, L
Definition
left
Term
OREF
Definition
open reduction external fixation
Term
ORIF
Definition
open reduction internal fixation
Term
ORTH
Definition
orthopedist, orthopedics
Term
OTR
Definition
registered occupational therapist
Term
rt, R
Definition
right
Term
T1, T2, T3-12
Definition
thoracic vertebrae 1-12
Term
y/o, yr
Definition
year(s) ole, year(s)
Term
ACTH
Definition
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Term
AOA
Definition
American Optometric Association
Term
COA
Definition
certified ophthalmic assistant
Term
COMT
Definition
certified ophthalmic medical technologist
Term
COT
Definition
certified ophthalmic technician
Term
d, D
Definition
diopter
Term
EMT
Definition
emergency medical technician
Term
EMT-P
Definition
EMT-paramedic
Term
ENT
Definition
ear, nose, throat
Term
EOMI
Definition
extraocular movement intact (muscles)
Term
FSH
Definition
follicle-stimulating hormone
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
HCG
Definition
human chorionic gonadotropin
Term
IJV
Definition
internal jugular view
Term
L&A, L and A
Definition
light and accommodation
Term
laser
Definition
light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
Term
mg
Definition
milligram(s), (0.001 gram)
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter(s), (0.001 meter)
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
OAG
Definition
open-angle glaucoma
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrician, obstetrics
Term
OD
Definition
right eye (oculus dexter)
Term
OD
Definition
doctor of optometry
Term
OS
Definition
left eye (oculus sinster)
Term
OU
Definition
both eyes (oculus uterque)
Term
PERRLA
Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
Term
T3, T4
Definition
triiodothyronine, tetraiodothyronine (thyroid function tests)
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TSH
Definition
thyroid-stimulating hormone
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